Backlash over supermodels’ role in Closing Ceremony

The Olympics Closing Ceremony is supposed to be a celebration of the athletes who, for the last 17 days, have shed blood, sweat and tears with the goal of winning glory and bringing pride to their nations (also, it’s a giant party).

Still, it was a bit of a head-scratcher when London’s ceremony included a segment that put the spotlight on … supermodels.

Rail-thin, slightly unhealthy-looking supermodels, with complicated histories. Great Britain’sKate Moss and Naomi Campbell led the catwalk contingent that paid homage to British designers such as Alexander McQueen and Victoria Beckham.

@DrEvanHarris: Ah yes, too-thin fashion models at #closingceremony. Rather lost out in “wannabee” wars to healthy looking women during #London2012

Brazil featured its own supermodel in its segment during the closing ceremony, Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio. If walking the catwalk was an Olympic event, Brazil could boast an imposing supermodel lineup of its own, led by Giselle and Adriana Lima.